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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 15:48:18 GMT -5
I'm interested to hear this based on the responses here.
I tend to enjoy most of Jason's output, but his singled generally don't do him justice.
"My Kinda Party" was stellar, while I found the last record to be half-baked and overpraised.
Hopefully he continues the trend with some album gems, though, and I'm interested to hear the new sound.
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Post by mylifeback on Jul 18, 2014 17:19:29 GMT -5
I'm surprised we don't have any artwork yet for this. Jason/his people haven't tweeted about the single, either, as far as I know.
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Post by jferstler on Jul 18, 2014 18:01:12 GMT -5
In other news, not to get off topic but I thought I'd share the recently released cover of the Merle Haggard classic Jason did for the Merle Haggard tribute album: {Are The Good Times Really Over For Good}
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Post by miss1030 on Jul 18, 2014 18:37:45 GMT -5
i am really looking forward to this song. Aldean keeps hyping it so it must be something hes proud of. too bad the audio link is down :(
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Post by miss1030 on Jul 19, 2014 11:39:44 GMT -5
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Post by sabre14 on Jul 19, 2014 12:53:02 GMT -5
^ The song is definitely slower than I thought it would be when I got to hear the studio version, and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't a rockin type of lead single he's done on really all of his albums thus far. But that production of the studio version is what really stuck out to me. It's more along the lines of the production you'd hear in a pop or urban song and not country. I've only heard it twice so I can't say for sure if I like it or dislike it but its certainly different which I guess helps because I've grown to expect mediocrity ("Take A Little Ride") from Aldean's lead singles.
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Post by Markus Meyer on Jul 19, 2014 13:30:48 GMT -5
I really like that live version.
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jul 19, 2014 14:31:58 GMT -5
One of the better live sounding versions of a song I've heard. Really digging this. Has a Dirt Road Anthem laid back sound.
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Post by LBTrocks on Jul 20, 2014 15:33:24 GMT -5
Haven't heard the studio of this, but I really loved the live version. It has a really nice melody and it was great to hear a steel guitar. Looking forward to the studio.
Just to comment on some of the discussion about Jason'a albums, I don't think any of his material has been "half- assed." I personally thought Night Train was a wonderful album full of quality songs and I look forward to hearing his next record.
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Post by mylifeback on Jul 20, 2014 21:27:11 GMT -5
A friend of mine went to the Cincinnati show last night & took this video for me. I think the audio might be a little better than the one above from Cleveland.
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Post by mus1cr0w on Jul 20, 2014 21:59:17 GMT -5
Awesome! More bro country that sounds like hip hop!!!!
The fad is waning...I hope this dies a slow and painful death writhing in the gutter.
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Post by 43dudleyvillas on Jul 20, 2014 22:28:28 GMT -5
It could be that there's pitch distortion in both of the live videos, but Jason sounds flat on significant stretches of the song in both of those performances. In fairness, he is just now working it into his set, so if he really was under pitch I'll cut him some slack as he gets used to performing the song. As for the song itself, the lyrics are exactly as unimaginative as I would expect from that group of writers (Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have yet to show me any signs of inventiveness, while Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins only seem to generate songs that in any way transcend formula when those songs are written with more cutting-edge writers outside of Big Loud Shirt Publishing). But the tone of Jason's voice and his phrasing carry nicely to a contemporary R&B/pop song, and the steel guitar weaving through the stuttering drum loop works better than it has any right to here. If this is the sound of the studio version, then it probably won't sound as instantly dated to me as Blake's attempt at combining contemporary R&B/pop with country ("Sure Be Cool If You Did") did. The "we're just hangin' around" bit seems to borrow melodically from Jason's "Take a Little Ride," ("I'm just ready to ride this Chevy") -- at least, when the line starts, that's what I keep hearing. I think that someguy is onto something with the Luke comparison -- it helps that Jason on the verses here sounds a bit like Luke does on his verse of "This Is How We Roll" (there is a melodic similarity there, too), and the move to that contemporary R&B-meets-pop beat feels like it's out of the Luke/Cole Swindell playbook. A sign of savvy on Team Aldean's part, and it's hard to imagine the song having any trouble sailing to the top. It won't hold my attention in the process, though, and I'll be hoping that Jason has mined some strong songs from the Michael Dulaney/Wendell Mobley/Neil Thrasher catalog that has served him so well in the past ("This Nothin' Town," "Night Train," "Tattoos on this Town," "Fly Over States").
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Post by kanimal on Jul 20, 2014 23:20:24 GMT -5
Sounds like a Florida Georgia Line song without the distinctiveness of Tyler Hubbard's voice.
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Post by countrymusic20 on Jul 21, 2014 9:36:16 GMT -5
As for the song itself, the lyrics are exactly as unimaginative as I would expect from that group of writers (Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have yet to show me any signs of inventiveness, while Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins only seem to generate songs that in any way transcend formula when those songs are written with more cutting-edge writers outside of Big Loud Shirt Publishing)). So 43dudley, who is the 3rd writer on Dirt? I would assume that since FGL didn't cut this song and gave it to Jason that its one that wasn't gong to make the new FGL record or wasn't going to be a single. I would keep that in mind when judging the merits of the song and pre-judging the merits of the upcoming FGL record which no one has heard yet.
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jul 21, 2014 10:13:04 GMT -5
It could be that there's pitch distortion in both of the live videos, but Jason sounds flat on significant stretches of the song in both of those performances. In fairness, he is just now working it into his set, so if he really was under pitch I'll cut him some slack as he gets used to performing the song. As for the song itself, the lyrics are exactly as unimaginative as I would expect from that group of writers (Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have yet to show me any signs of inventiveness, while Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins only seem to generate songs that in any way transcend formula when those songs are written with more cutting-edge writers outside of Big Loud Shirt Publishing). But the tone of Jason's voice and his phrasing carry nicely to a contemporary R&B/pop song, and the steel guitar weaving through the stuttering drum loop works better than it has any right to here. If this is the sound of the studio version, then it probably won't sound as instantly dated to me as Blake's attempt at combining contemporary R&B/pop with country ("Sure Be Cool If You Did") did. The "we're just hangin' around" bit seems to borrow melodically from Jason's "Take a Little Ride," ("I'm just ready to ride this Chevy") -- at least, when the line starts, that's what I keep hearing. I think that someguy is onto something with the Luke comparison -- it helps that Jason on the verses here sounds a bit like Luke does on his verse of "This Is How We Roll" (there is a melodic similarity there, too), and the move to that contemporary R&B-meets-pop beat feels like it's out of the Luke/Cole Swindell playbook. A sign of savvy on Team Aldean's part, and it's hard to imagine the song having any trouble sailing to the top. It won't hold my attention in the process, though, and I'll be hoping that Jason has mined some strong songs from the Michael Dulaney/Wendell Mobley/Neil Thrasher catalog that has served him so well in the past ("This Nothin' Town," "Night Train," "Tattoos on this Town," "Fly Over States"). Definitely hear the "Take a Little Ride" sound in how he songs some of the lines. Wasn't sure how to explain it, so I just kept it to myself lol.
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Post by sabre14 on Jul 21, 2014 13:16:41 GMT -5
^ I don't hear too much of "Take A Little Ride"; at least in the studio version. It's really unfortunate that the link got taken down so quick because the pop/urban production was the thing that stuck out the most when I heard it. The overall feel was pleasant though and some of that may have been that it wasn't what I was expecting going in. I did expect another "Take A Little Ride" or "My Kinda Party" type of song which is where Jason has gone the past few lead singles so I guess I should have expected something a bit different. The vocals of the live version were obviously not nearly as well executed as the studio one but Jason has only been playing this for a few days.
I think this is another huge hit for him and I suspect country radio will fully embrace this song. If this was 10 years ago I would be thinking what in the world is up with the sound and production of this song but country radio has been taking this direction lately so it's not a surprise. In fact I think this kind of song is a perfect lead single for him right now and should be among his biggest sellers.
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Post by sabre14 on Jul 21, 2014 14:14:03 GMT -5
I hate double posting but I thought this was important enough. "Burinin' It Down" will be available to hear at midnight. :)
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Post by dm2081 on Jul 21, 2014 15:10:19 GMT -5
I knew what this song was going to consist of before I even hit "play" on that video because I saw who wrote it. I only have a few things to say (since everything else has been said/likely will be said again by others): -The music to this song honestly sounds like something off of a Jay-Z album. I'm obviously okay with bending the lines of genres a bit (I'm a Carrie Underwood fan), but this is a hip hop song with a twangy vocal on the production. -Jason Aldean is a flat vocalist who has absolutely no range and no technique. And to think he sees more Vocal awards at these shows than someone of, say, David Nail's vocal talent, whom which could sing circles around every single male vocalist in this genre today (yes, every. single. one. And that even includes the King himself). -Chris Tompkins needs to stick to writing songs for Carrie Underwood with Josh Kear because his recent cowrites ("Get Your Shine On", "Helluva Life", this, etc.) have all been as s**tty as songs could ever be. Less of this crap and more of the things I KNOW you can write, Tompkins. You didn't win songwriter Grammys for "Before He Cheats" and "Blown Away" just to blow your reputation as a lyricist. -Florida Georgia Line is a plague. "Vocally," lyrically, melodically, musically, nationally, internationally, they are a plague. This is such evidence that they can't write a song that bends any further than their own material. This song sucks: bottom line. First, I don't find "Before He Cheats" to be a very good lyrical song, and I certainly don't think "Helluva Life" is as "shitty as a song could ever be". If that's your opinion it's fine, but I disagree with your sentiment. Secondly, I won't ever say that Jason Aldean is one of the best vocalist ever by any means, but he has a very distinct voice that millions of people (myself included) love to hear, and I personally would rather listen to him sing over Carrie Underwood or David Nail anyday, and there's many who share the same view. And lastly, Florida Georgia Line is not a plague. I get it, you don't like them, along with many of Pulse. But saying they are a "plague" is pretty harsh and critical. Many would say they're a breath of fresh air, or one of their favorite bands. Florida Georgia Line is not Germany circa 1930's, forcing everyone to sound alike and to conform. They make the music they want to make, and many people enjoy it, it's that simple. They're a plague internationally? I must have missed that CDC report. I know you're joking, but it comes off as offensive to people who enjoy this style of music. I personally cannot stand David Nail's music, but I would never compare him to a disease.
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Post by 14887fan on Jul 21, 2014 15:25:11 GMT -5
Ah, I always seem to forget that having a negative opinion means I'm harsh and critical. Silly me!
I stated my opinion, no matter how brutal it may have been. I think this song is terrible. I think it holds minimal quality value, and it's especially disheartening to hear something this bland and weak coming from the same guy that put out amazing work like "The Truth" and an awful lot of his last album. I'm not going to get into an argument on Carrie Underwood or David Nail -- I brought them up as examples. "Before He Cheats" didn't win a songwriter's Grammy Award for nothing, but as you said to me, it's your opinion, so I'm cool w/ it. I'll be sure to scan a copy of that CDC when it arrives.
Here's hoping Aldean's second single is better than this.
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Post by rsmatto on Jul 21, 2014 16:56:04 GMT -5
I knew what this song was going to consist of before I even hit "play" on that video because I saw who wrote it. I only have a few things to say (since everything else has been said/likely will be said again by others): -The music to this song honestly sounds like something off of a Jay-Z album. I'm obviously okay with bending the lines of genres a bit (I'm a Carrie Underwood fan), but this is a hip hop song with a twangy vocal on the production. -Jason Aldean is a flat vocalist who has absolutely no range and no technique. And to think he sees more Vocal awards at these shows than someone of, say, David Nail's vocal talent, whom which could sing circles around every single male vocalist in this genre today (yes, every. single. one. And that even includes the King himself). -Chris Tompkins needs to stick to writing songs for Carrie Underwood with Josh Kear because his recent cowrites ("Get Your Shine On", "Helluva Life", this, etc.) have all been as s**tty as songs could ever be. Less of this crap and more of the things I KNOW you can write, Tompkins. You didn't win songwriter Grammys for "Before He Cheats" and "Blown Away" just to blow your reputation as a lyricist. -Florida Georgia Line is a plague. "Vocally," lyrically, melodically, musically, nationally, internationally, they are a plague. This is such evidence that they can't write a song that bends any further than their own material. This song sucks: bottom line. One, Chris Tompkins co-wrote FGL's "Dirt." 2. Those songs you mentioned are both very well written songs with "Helluva Life" one of the better lyrics I've heard. 3. Just because he co-wrote stuff for Carrie that won Grammy awards doesn't mean his reputation as a lyricist is ruined because he has a hand in some of the stuff YOU dislike. 4. Just because YOU don't like FGL or stuff they write, doesn't mean they are the Plague. Will they be around for 20 years? Who knows But they're likely around for at least another album cycle (1-2 years) so you better get used to it.
Back on topic with this song, it got 13 Adds today.
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Post by 14887fan on Jul 21, 2014 17:05:35 GMT -5
I knew what this song was going to consist of before I even hit "play" on that video because I saw who wrote it. I only have a few things to say (since everything else has been said/likely will be said again by others): -The music to this song honestly sounds like something off of a Jay-Z album. I'm obviously okay with bending the lines of genres a bit (I'm a Carrie Underwood fan), but this is a hip hop song with a twangy vocal on the production. -Jason Aldean is a flat vocalist who has absolutely no range and no technique. And to think he sees more Vocal awards at these shows than someone of, say, David Nail's vocal talent, whom which could sing circles around every single male vocalist in this genre today (yes, every. single. one. And that even includes the King himself). -Chris Tompkins needs to stick to writing songs for Carrie Underwood with Josh Kear because his recent cowrites ("Get Your Shine On", "Helluva Life", this, etc.) have all been as s**tty as songs could ever be. Less of this crap and more of the things I KNOW you can write, Tompkins. You didn't win songwriter Grammys for "Before He Cheats" and "Blown Away" just to blow your reputation as a lyricist. -Florida Georgia Line is a plague. "Vocally," lyrically, melodically, musically, nationally, internationally, they are a plague. This is such evidence that they can't write a song that bends any further than their own material. This song sucks: bottom line. One, Chris Tompkins co-wrote FGL's "Dirt." 2. Those songs you mentioned are both very well written songs with "Helluva Life" one of the better lyrics I've heard. 3. Just because he co-wrote stuff for Carrie that won Grammy awards doesn't mean his reputation as a lyricist is ruined because he has a hand in some of the stuff YOU dislike. 4. Just because YOU don't like FGL or stuff they write, doesn't mean they are the Plague. Will they be around for 20 years? Who knows But they're likely around for at least another album cycle (1-2 years) so you better get used to it.
Back on topic with this song, it got 13 Adds today. If I wanted to call FGL the spawns of Satan, I will. Does it mean they are? No. Chill the fuck out. I shouldn't have to, and won't, get used to hearing shit blasted through my radio, this song included. And LMAO @ you thinking that I implied that my disliking towards some of the stuff Tompkins has cowritten means that his reputation is blown. Uh, no. I'm holding him to standards -- very high ones, at that. He has the ability to write songs that win Grammy songwriters awards (I'm not pimping CU, it's just a good example, as was my David Nail, too), so I'm upset to see that he's writing trash like this + GYSO and HL (sorry, I think the lyrics are weak, but hey -- opinions are cool!!). He has the ability (obviously) to write better, and I sincerely hope his stronger cowrites get cut. Remind me to never voice a negative opinion towards anyone on here anymore because apparently it's all fucking goody-gumdrops land here. Chill the fuck out, people. If I don't like a song and am fed up with the way this genre is being represented by the big guns (i.e., Aldean, FLAGA [the cowriters], etc.), I'll voice my disappointment.
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Post by onebuffalo on Jul 21, 2014 17:11:17 GMT -5
One, Chris Tompkins co-wrote FGL's "Dirt." 2. Those songs you mentioned are both very well written songs with "Helluva Life" one of the better lyrics I've heard. 3. Just because he co-wrote stuff for Carrie that won Grammy awards doesn't mean his reputation as a lyricist is ruined because he has a hand in some of the stuff YOU dislike. 4. Just because YOU don't like FGL or stuff they write, doesn't mean they are the Plague. Will they be around for 20 years? Who knows But they're likely around for at least another album cycle (1-2 years) so you better get used to it.
Back on topic with this song, it got 13 Adds today. If I wanted to call FGL the spawns of Satan, I will. Does it mean they are? No. Chill the f**k out. I shouldn't have to, and won't, get used to hearing s**t blasted through my radio, this song included. And LMAO @ you thinking that I implied that my disliking towards some of the stuff Tompkins has cowritten means that his reputation is blown. Uh, no. I'm holding him to standards -- very high ones, at that. He has the ability to write songs that win Grammy songwriters awards (I'm not pimping CU, it's just a good example, as was my David Nail, too), so I'm upset to see that he's writing trash like this + GYSO and HL (sorry, I think the lyrics are weak, but hey -- opinions are cool!!). He has the ability (obviously) to write better, and I sincerely hope his stronger cowrites get cut. Remind me to never voice a negative opinion towards anyone on here anymore because apparently it's all f**king goody-gumdrops land here. Chill the f**k out, people. If I don't like a song and am fed up with the way this genre is being represented by the big guns (i.e., Aldean, FLAGA [the cowriters], etc.), I'll voice my disappointment. It's all right not to like something. After all, Pulse is NOT paying someone to like something. However, the defensive tone in your post is off putting. You can certainly dispense with the 'f' word. If someone has to use it, they are missing something-like talent.
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Post by 14887fan on Jul 21, 2014 17:14:13 GMT -5
I'll be sure to grow from this.
Hope this song bombs and Aldean puts out better, because he's capable of it. I'm gonna go ahead and bow out now before anyone else wants to let me know that my opinion's invalid. If anyone would like to discuss my post any further, please feel free to PM me!
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Post by rsmatto on Jul 21, 2014 17:15:06 GMT -5
One, Chris Tompkins co-wrote FGL's "Dirt." 2. Those songs you mentioned are both very well written songs with "Helluva Life" one of the better lyrics I've heard. 3. Just because he co-wrote stuff for Carrie that won Grammy awards doesn't mean his reputation as a lyricist is ruined because he has a hand in some of the stuff YOU dislike. 4. Just because YOU don't like FGL or stuff they write, doesn't mean they are the Plague. Will they be around for 20 years? Who knows But they're likely around for at least another album cycle (1-2 years) so you better get used to it.
Back on topic with this song, it got 13 Adds today. If I wanted to call FGL the spawns of Satan, I will. Does it mean they are? No. Chill the f**k out. I shouldn't have to, and won't, get used to hearing s**t blasted through my radio, this song included. And LMAO @ you thinking that I implied that my disliking towards some of the stuff Tompkins has cowritten means that his reputation is blown. Uh, no. I'm holding him to standards -- very high ones, at that. He has the ability to write songs that win Grammy songwriters awards (I'm not pimping CU, it's just a good example, as was my David Nail, too), so I'm upset to see that he's writing trash like this + GYSO and HL (sorry, I think the lyrics are weak, but hey -- opinions are cool!!). He has the ability (obviously) to write better, and I sincerely hope his stronger cowrites get cut. Remind me to never voice a negative opinion towards anyone on here anymore because apparently it's all f**king goody-gumdrops land here. Chill the f**k out, people. If I don't like a song and am fed up with the way this genre is being represented by the big guns (i.e., Aldean, FLAGA [the cowriters], etc.), I'll voice my disappointment. No, its just that your hyperbole was a little bit much. It's fine to be angry and have an opinion but to say someone's songwriting skills aren't what they should be is clearly narrow-focused. The songs you quote are well-written hits. They may use cliches and such but that's just par for the course for getting hits these days. I know 90% of what writers write is brilliant but not recorded. That's not on them, that's on the LABELS and A&R and Artist Management teams along with the artists themselves. I'll be sure to grow from this. Hope this song bombs and Aldean puts out better, because he's capable of it. I'm gonna go ahead and bow out now before anyone else wants to let me know that my opinion's invalid. If anyone would like to discuss my post any further, please feel free to PM me! You relaly do need to stop being so defensive here. We're just saying your use of hyperbole was a wee bit too much and perhaps a bit too drama-filled. I like the discussion though. :)
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Post by sabre14 on Jul 21, 2014 17:20:56 GMT -5
Boy I how I miss when we were discussing "Burnin It Down" in this thread....
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Post by mylifeback on Jul 21, 2014 17:24:15 GMT -5
Well, moving on. XD Since that All Access ad references hearing it at midnight, do we infer it's going up on iTunes tonight? Because I'm OK with that, lol.
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Post by rsmatto on Jul 21, 2014 17:26:07 GMT -5
Well, moving on. XD Since that All Access ad references hearing it at midnight, do we infer it's going up on iTunes tonight? Because I'm OK with that, lol. Maybe, maybe not. They're trying to get the Jump on Garth music.
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Post by sabre14 on Jul 21, 2014 17:31:25 GMT -5
Either way it will be available whether it would be iTunes or streaming. Obviously iTunes availability at midnight would be ideal though. I just thank God there's not a clear channel station anywhere near me so I won't be bombarded with it come tomorrow.
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Post by 14887fan on Jul 21, 2014 17:35:28 GMT -5
Mkay. I apologize for the hyperbole. Just understand where the frustration comes from. That's all I'll say on this matter anymore.
And not that we ever weren't discussing this song in the first place, back to the purpose of the thread.
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jul 21, 2014 17:54:53 GMT -5
I'd imagine this song has to be going to iTunes tonight. My computer couldn't have crashed at a worser time lol.
Question to all y'all chart watchers, have you guys got a prediction on where this will debut on the charts at? Not sure if you guys can make that kind of prediction, but if you can lemme know!
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